How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highlands | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sebring, Florida | Orlando, Florida |
| Total Enrollment | 12,362 | 207,561 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 271 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highlands | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,874 | $11,578 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.7% | 18.0% |
| State Revenue | 39.8% | 28.8% |
| Local Revenue | 30.5% | 53.2% |
Highlands
Federal State Local
Orange
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highlands | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.7% | 21.8% |
| African American | 19.6% | 27.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.6% | 43.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.5% | 48.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highlands | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 42 | 562 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 26 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 568:1 | 497.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.5% | 40.8% |
School Types
Highlands
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Orange
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 43
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.